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Immaculate Conception Parish, located in LaGrange, Kentucky, serves more than 900 families with vibrant worship, service, preschool, school, religious education and outreach programs.

Saint Albert School in Louisville, Kentucky, serves 669 students in grades K-8.

 

Protecting God's Children
Protecting God's Children: Sexual Abuse Policies, Training and Resources

Introduction

No child or adult should ever experience abuse by anyone, especially a church minister. We all have the right to be treated with dignity and to expect our church to reflect the goodness of God in all of its dealings.

We hope that this information is helpful to all in our communities who are working to prevent and respond to childhood sexual abuse. We have tried to be as clear as possible about our assistance to victims, reporting procedures, and education and prevention efforts. Please let us know if you need further assistance or information by calling our victims assistance coordinator at 502/636-1044 or the Chancery at 502/585-3291.

We must heed God’s call to care for the most vulnerable among us and to continue our efforts toward wholeness and health in dealing with sexual abuse.

 

The Sexual Abuse Policies of the Archdiocese of Louisville
  Victim Assistance
  Reporting Sexual Abuse
  Sexual Abuse Review Board
  Community Resources
  Investigative Procedures
  Prevention and Education/Code of Conduct for Church Personnel
  Communication Policies
  Definition of Terms
  Restoring Trust Booklet (PDF Format): In English  In Spanish
   
Safe Environment Training
  Description
  Training schedule
   
Resources for Parents
  Message to Parents
  What To Do If Your Child Is a Victim of Sexual Exploitation
  Reporting to Authorities
  Center for Women and Families
  National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  Community Resources
  Related Resources/School and Religious Education Curriculum Materials
   
U.S. Catholic Bishops' "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People"
  Click here to view the Charter
   
Archdiocese of Louisville Updates
  Click here to view updates issued from July 2002 through the present